Huckabee: McCain-lover, Mitt-killer — COLUMBIA, S.C.—For people reading between the lines, Mike Huckabee's concession speech here Saturday night dropped some enticing hints that his presidential campaign now has an agenda other than getting elected president. — Huckabee's new role: Mitt-killer.

Atlanta mayor takes political shot at Bill Clinton — During the MLK service, Franklin addresses Clinton's reference to Barack Obama's rise as a 'fairy tale' — With former President Bill Clinton standing not 20 feet in front of her, Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin took what appeared …

NYS Poll: February 5th Presidential Primaries — All references must be sourced WNBC/Marist Poll — This WNBC/Marist Poll of New York State reports: — Republican Presidential Primary 2008 — · Senator John McCain leads among Republicans in New York State …

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on women drivers — Saudi Arabia is to lift its ban on women drivers in an attempt to stem a rising suffragette-style movement in the deeply conservative state. — Government officials have confirmed the landmark decision and plan to issue a decree by the end of the year.

Scarlett Johansson boosts morale in Kuwait — If anyone has wondered what can make a battle hardened Marine act like a love-struck high-schooler, the answer is simple—a meet and greet with Scarlett Johansson. — The 23-year-old bombshell met with nearly 600 service members at Camp Buehring …

WHAT THE GROWN-UPS SAY — Seriously, why should John Edwards drop out of the race? I think his chances of winning the nomination at this point are quite slim. And I could understand if he wanted to drop out. But is there some reason he should? Is he under some obligation?

Obama v. Krugman Round A Million — I think this is getting a bit silly. In his column, Paul Krugman seems to suggest that the main reason the Clinton administration failed to bring about major progressive change in the 1990s is that they didn't talk enough smack about Ronald Reagan.

Highly Skilled And Out Of Work — Long-Term Joblessness Spreads in Middle Class — An unusually large share of workers have been out a job for more than six months even as overall unemployment has remained low, a little-noted weakness in the labor market that analysts said threatens …